We finished decorating our Christmas tree and Molly decided to wrap herself as a present. Dea got annoyed with me over the tree. I like picking out the tree, trimming the bottom branches and putting it in the tree stand, but I hate trimming the tree. Especially the lights; it is too much work to get them even all around the tree. I do like to put up lights on the outside of the house - it is easy to follow the contours of the roof and sides.

Both of our girls love to read. I just wish babies were as interested in "The Chronicles of Narnia" and Harry Potter as seven year olds are. One of my favorite things to do as a dad is to spend time reading with Madeline; I get to revisit all of the books I loved as a kid. Fortunately, she seems to enjoy
them too.

Dea, Molly, Nana, Mamaw, Madeline (barely) and Aunt Lucy.

More random Thanksgiving photos:

Grannie Ramey & Molly

Nana, Molly & Mamaw (who is smiling eventhough Molly is pulling her hair)

Lizzy Leigh, Anna Claire, Mad & Mol in their Hunta dresses.

Grannie & Madeline making the fruit salad.

Some random Thanksgiving photos:

Molly rocking at Mom's house

Madeline and Anna Claire (my niece) watching some video that is supposed to make babies smarter; I think it was Beevis & Butthead.

Melanie couldn't resist holding the world's cutest baby.

My sisters express their feelings of affection toward me.

Melanie gave Molly this hat for her birthday. Molly really enjoys licking the strap.